
Axio Vert.A1
Microstructural and
Structural Analysis:
A Question of Contrast.
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Axio Vert.A1 at Work
Use the contrast method of reflected light brightfield to analyze the micro-
structures of etched surfaces. Recognizing grain boundaries, you can draw
conclusions on grain sizes, phases and structural constituents. See colors and
pigments. Detect impurities and structural constituents, such as graphite in
cast iron, prior to etching.
Use the polarization contrast to analyze the structure of anisotropic materials,
such as magnesium, aluminum, bronze and brass. In polarized light, the indi-
vidual grains of crystal lattice will show their characteristic color.
In reflected light darkfield, mechanical surface faults such as fracture sites,
pores and inclusions show up just as well as cracks, scratches and cavities.
You can assess the surface quality of processed work pieces precisely, and
make out grain boundaries on etched cuts just as easily.
Alpha-Beta Ti, 500x, darkfield (Photo courtesy: Allied High Tech Products Inc.)Aluminium alloy, 100x, brightfield
Pure magnesium, 100x, polarization
(Photo courtesy: Allied High Tech Products Inc.) Cast aluminium, 500x, C-DIC (Photo courtesy: Allied High Tech Products Inc.)
The Differential Interference Contrast (DIC) lets you detect tiny structural
differences in height with particular sensitivity. Differences in height, whether in
the form of natural differences or artifacts produced by preparation, take on
a 3Deffect as relief-like structures.
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